The garden plans are well underway but require warmer weather as well as a few construction projects and the hauling of soil before any direct planting can be done. I have planned out the raised bed boxes we will be making using pallet wood. It’s still way too early in our growing zone to plant…
Homemade and Healthy
It was on a visit to the St. Louis area about 5 years ago that my middle daughter and I came upon a little shop that sold soaps, scrubs and other delightful indulgences. We were impressed with the knowledge, not to mention the friendliness of the staff who at the time if I recall…
Re-purposing Upcycling
He, my husband, Kevin that is. Would prefer to buy all new materials. Frankly he would prefer to pay someone else to come out and construct an entire project for him. Then along comes me. (insert big tooth grin here) In addition to my small farm/homestead aspirations. I am also an artist. I have a…
Spring is Coming, or is it?
Here we are, Groundhog Day 2019 and Puxsutawney Phil, Celebrity resident of Puxsuatawney Pennsylvania, graced the crowds with his presence and his much anticipated prediction for the upcoming spring. In his usual fashion he had to be coaxed from his slumber in his comfy stump to tell all of America “A beautiful spring it shall…
Seeds Glorious Seeds
The seeds are in the stores! Actually they have been in the stores for a while and shopping early is the best way to get the best selection and to guarantee you will get the varieties you want. I can’t help myself when it comes to browsing the seeds wherever I go it is just…
When Life Interrupts
What do you do when life interrupts the plan? It’s inevitable, it is going to happen. It’s how you deal with it that matters. Some times we just need to get out of our own way. It could be a higher power trying to tell you “Hang on, slow down.” Whatever the plan is, life…
Winter in the Garden
The Polar Vortex they predicted is here in New England. It spans from North Dakota to Maine and as far south as parts of Virginia. Unless we are under a cover of snow however there are almost always garden chores that can be or need to be done throughout the winter. Today however I will…
Stop for a Moment
Have you ever just stopped and looked at someone going through a rough time in life and thought to yourself, “What has brought her/him to this place in their life?” Everyone has something they are dealing with. Be it depression, a trauma they have carried over since childhood, an abusive relationship, a divorce or maybe…
Balance: Noun – a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions
With working both on our homestead and at conventional jobs finding a balance without burnout is a subject that needs to be seriously discussed. Jobs on the homestead can be handled in any way that works for you of course but delegated or assigned jobs and responsibilities are what work best for us. In order…
A Garden Plan
I can not stress the importance of establishing a plan. January is the perfect time to write out your goals for the forthcoming year. There have been studies that show written intentions have a greater chance of becoming reality. I strongly suggest writing it all down. This of course doesn’t mean you can’t edit the…
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